Sasquatch, Godzilla, King Kong, Loch Ness, Goblin, ghoul, a zombie with no conscience. Question: what is on the cover of Yves Tumor’s excellent 2018 LP Safe in the Hands of Love? Everybody knows it’s the introduction to a dark, disgusting, pain-filled world where heavenly beams of light catch you off guard. On this episode of Critically Acclaimed, host Jake Ramirez and […] The post Safe in the Hands of Love by Yves Tumor appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

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Safe in the Hands of Love by Yves Tumor

What comes to mind when you see the word “Bloom”? Renewal? Death? Algae? There are no answers to be found on Beach House’s landmark 2012 LP Bloom, just interpretations. On this episode of Critically Acclaimed, host Jake Ramirez and On Tap Magazine’s M.K. Koszycki pretend to figure out the story of one of the decade’s most […] The post Bloom by Beach House appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

Bloom by Beach House

Emotionally estranged from your spouse? Avid vocal fry ASMR listener? The National’s Grammy winning record Sleep Well Beast may be for you. On this episode of Critically Acclaimed, host Jake Ramirez and Sea Grapes / Community Radio Tapes mastermind Luke Janke search for the structure in the murkiest album of one of the decade’s most celebrated […] The post Sleep Well Beast by The National appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

Sleep Well Beast by The National

Y’all ever heard of irony? Welcome to Father John Misty’s orchestral universe of love and loathing, I Love You, Honeybear.  On this episode of Critically Acclaimed, host Jake Ramirez and repeat guests Davis Harrison (Illinois) and DJ Sutton (2012-2017, The Ooz) dive into misconceptions around the artist and work out why Honeybear is one of […] The post I Love You, Honeybear by Father John Misty appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

I Love You, Honeybear by Father John Misty

Who is billy woods? While he may keep his face hidden, the New York-based rapper is one of the most prolific and accomplished musicians of the decade who launched his run with 2012’s History Will Absolve Me. On this episode of Critically Acclaimed, host Jake Ramirez and The Wildebeest founder Jeff Leon discuss woods’ rare […] The post History Will Absolve Me by Billy Woods appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

History Will Absolve Me by Billy Woods

Critically Acclaimed is back! Host Jake Ramirez apologizes for an unannounced ten month hiatus. The upcoming arc of episodes will focus on the best albums of the decade, from 2010 to 2019. The post Intro to Best of 2010-2019 appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

Intro to Best of 2010-2019

Critically Acclaimed is live at Dangerously Delicious Pies! Host Jake Ramirez and freelance music writer Chris Kelly dig into Things Fall Apart, the 1999 LP by The Roots that kicked off the brief but essential Soulquarian era. The two discuss the how the album has aged gracefully, how it hasn’t, and why music wouldn’t be the same […] The post Live Show: Things Fall Apart by The Roots appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

Live Show: Things Fall Apart by The Roots

Swedish musician Jens Lekman is a master storyteller who seems to exist in a timeless realm.  On this episode of Critically Acclaimed, host Jake Ramirez and Sea Grapes frontman / Community Radio Tapes founder Luke Janke discuss Lekman’s lowkey charm, his sample-heavy production style, and why the warm and genuine nature of Lekman’s work is […] The post Night Falls Over Kortedala by Jens Lekman appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

Night Falls Over Kortedala by Jens Lekman

While King Krule was never a particularly cheery musician, he sank deeper than ever on his sophomore album The Ooz. On this episode of Critically Acclaimed, host Jake Ramirez and former student radio co-host DJ Sutton talk about King Krule’s multidisciplinary bend, what it means when an album is labeled “indulgent”, and why telling stories about […] The post The Ooz by King Krule appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

The Ooz by King Krule

On this special bonus holiday episode of Critically Acclaimed, host Jake Ramirez and sister-of-the-podcast/host of Through the Dreamhole Mina Ramirez take a trip to DC record store Joint Custody to ask an employee to select the album of the week. The album of the week is Formulas Fatal to the Flesh, the 1998 album by […] The post Bonus Holiday Episode: Formulas Fatal to the Flesh by Morbid Angel appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

Bonus Holiday Episode: Formulas Fatal to the Flesh by Morbid Angel

While Outkast became a household name based on hits like “Hey Ya!” and “Ms. Jackson”,  they are revered by fans for their timeless songwriting and genre-pushing experimentation on their early albums. The talent and creativity of duo Andre 3000 and Big Boi crystallized on their third LP, Aquemini. On this episode of Critically Acclaimed, host […] The post Aquemini by Outkast appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

Aquemini by Outkast

Transatlanticism, the widely beloved album from indie/alternative stalwarts Death Cab for Cutie, is a staple on lists of the most important albums of the 2000s. On first listen, your reaction may be, “why?” On this episode of Critically Acclaimed, host Jake Ramirez and Joyous Eclectic host Matt Rawls dig into the conceptual nature of Transatlanticism, […] The post Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

Transatlanticism by Death Cab for Cutie

As a pop culture icon, Janet Jackson has excelled as a recording artist, actor, video star, and performer. While early albums Control and Rhythm Nation 1814 have deservedly received great acclaim, one of Jackson’s most essential and personal albums, The Velvet Rope, has garnered more and more respect as it has aged. On this episode of Critically Acclaimed, host Jake Ramirez […] The post The Velvet Rope by Janet Jackson appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

The Velvet Rope by Janet Jackson

The wildly prolific band of Montreal has assumed many forms over its twenty-plus years of existence. The one constant, other than a notoriously wild live show, is the presence of songwriter/singer/multi-instrumentalist Kevin Barnes. of Montreal’s highly regarded 2007 LP Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer? finds Barnes grappling with his mental health in the face of a […] The post Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer? by of Montreal appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer? by of Montreal

Wilco has a deep discography. From their early alt-country roots on AM and Being There to their ascent to elder indie-rock statesmen, it’s hard to know where to start. While a common entry point to the band is their masterpiece Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, there may not be a better synthesis of Wilco future and past than Summerteeth. On this episode of […] The post Summerteeth by Wilco appeared first on Critically Acclaimed.

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